Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is lengthy. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Alston and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is greedy

Flaws: Selfish, Forgetful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed lance, just in case. Her golden hair is cut short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Ranala managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His orange fur is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lone embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Lone and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length brass crest. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 75. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She worked as a nervous Knight and found it very stressful. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1600 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and carries warhammers. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Paela's homeland. Paela decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.